Who We Are

Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.

We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. To learn more about who we are at Point32Health, click here (https://youtu.be/S5I_HgoecJQ) .

Job Summary

The Division of Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) in the Department of Population Medicine (DPM) at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute is the home of several large, complex, multi-institutional research initiatives using real-world data (RWD) and distributed analytic approaches to support major national public health activities in collaboration with federal and industry funders. Its mission is to improve health care delivery and population health through research and education, in partnership with health plans, delivery systems, and public health agencies. TIDE is seeking a qualified and motivated Research Fellow to join the team for our Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Pharmacoepidemiology and Real-world Evidence.

The Research Fellow will perform research under the guidance of Darren Toh, ScD, DPM Endowed Professor and Associate Director of TIDE, and/or other faculty members and research scientists. The Fellow will have the opportunity to lead and participate in a wide range of comparative effectiveness and safety research studies and public health surveillance projects, including NIH-funded and AHRQ-funded projects, FDA-funded Sentinel program (www.sentinelinitiative.org), and other federally and industry-funded projects. These projects leverage multiple real-world data (RWD) sources, including administrative claims databases and electronic health record (EHR) databases, available in-house or through distributed data networks. Specific projects will be determined based on the Fellow’s background and interests. Additionally, the Fellow will have an opportunity to participate in other activities, including grant preparation activities (e.g., writing research plans, supporting budget preparation, and submitting IRB applications) and journal review and editorial activities.

The Fellow will receive one-on-one, team, and peer mentoring (https://www.populationmedicine.org/teaching/mentoring). The Fellow will have dedicated workspace, computing resources, access to biostatistics support as needed, and to libraries and other resources of Harvard University. The Fellow may also attend selected advanced methods training courses and seminars at schools within and outside of Harvard University.

Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing

• Lead or participate in comparative effectiveness and safety research studies and public health surveillance projects.

• Prepare proposals for obtaining research funding & Sponsored Program Applications including compiling documentary material for human studies review. Participate in the development of research protocols, surveillance plans, and analysis plans.

• Prepare manuscripts detailing research findings and submits to peer-reviewed journals.

• Participate in the development of new analytic and data-sharing methods.

• Present research findings within and outside of the department.

• Work closely with DPM faculty mentor to monitor progress and resolve issues that arise during the course of the research.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications – what you need to perform the job

• Doctoral degree, such as an MD, PhD, or ScD, or in final stage of doctoral program in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related field.

• Advanced knowledge of epidemiologic methods and biostatistics.

• Familiarity with commonly used RWD sources, including claims and EHR databases.

• Familiarity with statistical software and programming languages, such as SAS, R, and Python.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required.

• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.

• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

• Tuition program

• Well-being benefits

• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity

​Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Point32Health, we strive to be a different kind of nonprofit health and well-being company, with a broad range of health plans, and innovative tools that make navigating health and well-being easier, guiding our members at every step of their health care journey to better health outcomes. We are committed to providing high-quality and affordable health care, improving the health and wellness of our members, and creating healthier communities across the country. The Point32Health name is inspired by the 32 points on a compass. It speaks to the critical role we play in guiding and empowering the people we serve to achieve healthier lives. Our employees are hard-working, innovative, and collaborative. They look for opportunities to grow and make a difference, and they help make us strive to be one of the Top Places to work in New England.